Eliminate dangerous voltages when working on electrical vehicles. Safely depower electric cars and trucks by removing service plugs and doing service checks. Deactivate an EV’s battery pack and reinitialise it to ensure its systems are working again.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Determine job requirements, manage risks and select the right tools and equipment
Depower hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles
Deactivate a car or truck's battery pack or Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) and reinitialise it to ensure its systems are working again
Complete a final inspection, dispose safely of materials and pack away tools and equipment
Use industry-standard techniques and tools to work on electric vehicles
Refresh your knowledge of using electrical test equipment, such as a multimeter
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Credit towards a full qualification
The skills to safely depower and reinitialise electric vehicles
Exposure to industry professionals and access to a network of peers
A strong pathway to complete further study in the automotive industry
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Advanced automotive knowledge, particularly in electrical safety procedures
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Our graduates go onto roles like: automotive apprentice in auto electrical with the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, automotive apprentice in heavy vehicle with the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology and automotive apprentice in light vehicle with the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Statement of Attainment in Depower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles does not have any post-graduate courses.
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Depower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles does not have any related courses.
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